This crossword No. 17246 clues and answers were published on Thu 14 Aug 2025 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17246 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Crook : LAWBREAKER
7-across – Ham it up : OVERACT
8-across – Numpty : TWERP
10-across – Peril : RISK
11-across – Rumpus : BROUHAHA
13-across – Funny,relationship-based flick : ROMCOM
15-across – Judge : ASSESS
17-across – April toy : POLARITY
18-across – Spanish wine : CAVA
21-across – Kiss – stirrer : SPOON
22-across – Giveaway : FREEBIE
23-across – Gobstopper : JAWBREAKER
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – UK city with Kirkgate Market : LEEDS
2-down – Thaw : WHAT
3-down – Come back – type of ticket : RETURN
4-down – Muralist : ALTRUISM
5-down – Boost : ELEVATE
6-down – Fruit-like bitterness? : SOURGRAPES
9-down – Go ____,go wrong : PEARSHAPED
12-down – Turner,on entry? : DOORKNOB
14-down – Landlocked Balkan country : MOLDOVA
16-down – Suppress : STIFLE
19-down – Bream : AMBER
20-down – Fool – pull suddenly : JERK
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.